solve 1/3-2/5x(to 2nd)+3/4 and 1/4x-1/5x(to 2nd)+2/3

[icewings14]

How do you solve this polynomial problem with fractions?

1/3-2/5x(to the 2nd power)+3/4 and 1/4x-1/5x(to the 2nd power)+2/3

Thank you,
Icewings14.

 

[galactus]

Re: Algebra 1

Solve what, may I ask?. You have two polynomials listed but do not say what you want to do.

Are they equated and you have to solve for x?. Do you add them?. Please explain.

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{3}-\frac{2}{5}x^{2}+\frac{3}{4}\)

and

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{4}x-\frac{1}{5}x^{2}+\frac{2}{3}\)

The top one, just add the two constants.

The bottom one, there is nothing to do.

Please elaborate so I may give better advice.

 

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